GLOUCESTER
COUNTY

Virginia

FY2027 Budget Process Underway

The County’s FY2027 Budget Process is underway! The County wants to hear from you!

Here are some highlights:

  • The FY27 budget requests total $96,056,534, while projected revenues total $89,524,756. This leaves an operating budget gap of $6,531,778.

  • A 2.8% COLA (partially state funded) was proposed along with adjusting County step to 1% (from 0.66) for all County staff.

  • Health insurance will likely increase over 10%.

  • The School Division is seeking an additional $2.9 million in local funds above what is currently being provided by the County.

  • Potential revenue opportunities were presented, including a potential cigarette tax; potential boat tax/fee; potential meals tax increase; potential increases in fees related to building permits; a potential personal property tax rate increase; and a potential real estate tax rate increase. Total potential revenues of implementing these opportunities would total $2,159,124+.

View the County Administrator's Budget Presentation
old building pictured at top with dates listing meetings below

Livestream our Public Access Channel 48

Exciting news! We are pleased to be able to livestream our main Public Access Channel 48 once again from the County’s website.

From Board of Supervisors to Planning Commission meetings to special videos about our government departments, and more, learn about your local government at work!

Beeline Community Calendar

Gloucester County is home to a vibrant community hosting vast amounts of exciting events and gatherings. Check them out on our Beeline Community Calendar. Have your own event you would like listed? Submit your event details here for review and possible inclusion!

Meeting Calendar

Check out the full calendar of upcoming meetings. Includes Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and other scheduled meetings of local boards and commissions.